Marcus Isgren prepared a memorandum after reviewing the Act, and state operator Svenska Spel confirmed full support for his conclusions. Key Points The proposal widens enforcement to include operators not preventing Swedish access, beyond those illegally targeting Sweden. Liability extends to companies giving financial or administrative services to illegal gambling operators. Svenska Spel supported the […]

The Latvian government has confirmed that gambling tax increases will come into force on 1 January 2026, a year after it was proposed. The decision follows a government spending review to shore up state finances. Draft legislation first approved in December 2024 had set the date for 1 January 2027. However, ministers agreed in late […]

The German Gambling Authority has set the stage for this year’s National Gambling Addiction Action Day to raise awareness about gambling harm and promote responsible play. Last year, the initiative generated more than 1,500 tips from players about black-market activity showing the level of public concern. Operating under the theme, Gambling damage: recognise, name, avoid, […]

In Misiones, Judge Martin López ordered the blocking of sites targeting local players illegally. Key Points Authorities identified 112 sites operating illegally in Misiones province. Legal procedures used new cross-division methods to detect and report illegal websites. The action was requested formally by the Misiones Lottery. Misiones Shuts Down 112 Illegal Gambling Websites In Misiones, […]

Generative AI chatbots are designed with safeguards to prevent harmful responses. Yet recent experiments show that those protections can break down. In early September, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini suggested bets on a college football game after being told the user had a history of problem gambling.  Sports betting is now a constant presence in […]

Former SBS chair George Savvides has urged commercial broadcasters to give online viewers the power to block gambling advertisements. He argued that Australians need stronger protection from what he described as an addictive and destructive product. Savvides also called on the Albanese government to act on a parliamentary inquiry’s recommendations for a phased ban on […]

The national gambling regulator in Ireland collaborated with multiple partners to bring forward the introduction of new gambling-related legislation. Key Points Ireland introduced a new initiative that lets players block bank cards from gambling websites. The IBCB developed this Commitment of Care programme in cooperation with GRAI. Research found that 90% of gambling transactions in […]

A federal judge noted that the plaintiffs’ attempt to hold Roblox liable for profits from Robux gambling websites seemed like an overextended argument. On Thursday, Roblox requested a federal judge dismiss parent-filed claims alleging the platform facilitated gambling by children through Robux, its in-house currency, on third-party virtual casinos. During the San Francisco hearing, U.S. District Judge […]

The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Betting and Gaming Levy Act as part of the measures under the 2025 Budget. The reforms are intended to increase fiscal revenue while tightening gambling control. The most notable changes include a rise in the levy imposed on betting and gaming operators and a […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) has voiced strong criticism after Italian club Inter Milan wore shirts featuring the Betsson.sport logo during their Champions League opener against Ajax in Amsterdam. The incident took place shortly after the Dutch ban on gambling-related sports sponsorship came into effect on July 1, 2025. Despite Dutch regulations prohibiting such […]